Onion dip was a pretty traditional treat in my family growing up. It was incredibly easy to make by adding a packet of onion powder to a bowl of sour cream. And while you can’t get much simpler than that, this dip is a more grown-up, flavor-packed dip. This takes the magic of caramelized onionsRead more
This was my first attempt at fudge. It was a great recipe, very easy and delicious! I’d definitely like to try some other variations, maybe some darker chocolate, some with nuts, maybe a swirl of peanut butter. Whatever variations you decide to do, this is a great base, and great on it’s own in itsRead more
Here’s another great recipe to get you ready for Spring and Summer. Now I do have to confess that I’ve never had a corn dog before, so I can’t speak to how “traditional” these taste, but they’re delicious. Not only are these cute, they’re easy to make and super yummy. I could see these beingRead more
This was my first time making sliders, but these mini-burgers were a huge hit at the party I made them for. Sliders are a great party food and are a great way to add a sort of “main dish” hors d’oeuvres to your menu. This is great if your party coincides with a meal timeRead more
This is AMAZING. My new favorite summer dish. I plan to eat this all summer long. It’s fresh and easy and absolutely delicious! Bruschetta is a fun, classy appetizer that’s perfect for your next get together. I’ve always thought of bruschetta as something reserved for ordering at restaurants, but it’s actually very easy to makeRead more
Here is another fabulous recipe from Grandma. These were apparently one of her go-to recipes when having guests over in Japan. Blondies are non-chocolate versions of brownies, but with the addition of chocolate chips these are like soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies. They’re absolutely delicious. Chocolate Chip Blondies Makes 9 bars 1/3 cup butter, meltedRead more
This was an awesome recipe my mom found in Taste of Home years ago and she’s been eager to make it ever since. Easter’s potluck breakfast was finally her opportunity, and it was awesome! Sadly she didn’t even get a chance to try her creation, so I made it again so she’d get to tryRead more
These are a few of my favorite things. Baked oatmeals are a favorite go-to breakfast for something a little extra special for company or for making ahead. And of course you can’t go wrong with banana bread! So this combo definitely caught my eye. The bananas in this caramelize and add a deep richness thatRead more
This is a recipe my mom had saved from a Baker’s chocolate box. It’s a classic coconut-chocolate combination, which you really can’t go wrong with. Combined with some condensed milk, this is a rich, decadent treat that really is as easy as pie. A delicious chocolate base topped with a sweet toasted coconut macaroon flavoredRead more
Spring can be a challenging time of year, at least in the DC area. The weather jumps around like crazy, sometimes it’s under 50, and a day or two later it can be over 80. The mornings and nights are cold, but the afternoons are delightfully warm. All I want to do is embrace theRead more